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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Some latest green construction materials to make a sustainable building

In Recent times, the emergence of green buildings, are increased to a great extent due to energy efficiency and environmental friendliness nature. Renewable resources like sunlight, plants, rainwater are used in green buildings. The construction professionals use energy and water resistant technologies to create the structure of the green buildings. The following are some useful materials for constructing a green building :-

Coco Tiles: Coco tile is created with reclaimed coconut husks with sing non-hazardous zero-VOC adhesives and ecological friendly methods. This handy sustainable design element can be applied for wall covering, furniture and interior designing. This green materials are customized to be applied with decorative tiles having intricate basket-weave. All the tiles have low-VOC resin as finished materials. A dry tile saw set up with panel adhesive and nails, is used to slice these tiles. These coco tiles are cost about $ 25- $45 per square foot.

Leather Tiles: The application of leather files can be found in Residential, Hospitality, Contract, Aircraft, Marine etc. Leather tiles are formed with pieces of furniture, shoe, car seats as well as 100% recycled leather. After wards these real leather scraps are assembled and are stone-grinded which facilitates in producing sheets for abundantly shaded tiles and panels. In order to clean these tiles, use a damp mop. It is advisable to polish these tiles 3 times annually. Alternatively a topical sealer can also be used to every 5 to 10 years. These tiles come with diversified colors, textures, and size and shape varieties. These tiles are range from 6 inches to 24 inches square. The prices of these tiles may vary from $ 15- $ 30 per square foot.

Strand woven Bamboo Flooring: The strand method for woven bamboo flooring will weaves the fibers in an adhesive base which produce durable material. Strand woven bamboo flooring is created with fibrous, interwoven strips of renewable bamboo. The panels of bamboo flooring comprises of end-material that is two and half times stronger as compared to oak. Different types of shades are available for Strand woven Bamboo Flooring. Sizes of the panels range from 72 inches long and 32 inches wide. The rates for these strand woven bamboo flooring range from $ 4 – $ 8 per square foot.

Bio-glass: Bioglass contains a series of bioactive glasses, with SiO2, Na2O, CaO and P2O5 in definite proportions.

Bio-glass is 100% recycled glass that is warm up and condensed to generate solid-surfacing slabs. It does not contain the binders, colorants, fillers, or other admixtures. Bio-glass is completed with satin finish having a hammered texture to some extent. Bio-glasses come up with diversified colors as well as shades containing green, blue, white and brown. The slabs of bio-glass quantify 110 inches long by 50 inches wide by ¾ inch thick. Avail these bio glasses for approximately $ 80 per square foot.

Bronze Art Tiles: Some recyclable products like reprocessed cooper and other materials are used to produce Bronze art tiles. In order to set up Bronze Art Tiles, thinset, industrial adhesive, or epoxy adhesive are applied. Various sizes 1-inch squares to 8-inch squares are available for bronze art tiles. The purchasable prices range from $ 20 to $ 230 based on size and design.

Showercork: Showercork is ideal for drenched environment and it is created with recycled wine cork slices. These showercorks are brought together on paper backing for sticking together to subfloor easily and instantly. Showercork is then conserved with water-based polyurethane finish which facilitates in maintaining the moisture out and offering toughness and underfoot cushion of uncoated cork. These sheets are available in 12 inches to 24 inches sizes. Showercork is accessible approximately at $ 10 per square foot.